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Decision 2024: Pennsylvania’s 2024 U.S. Senate race

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and Republican nominee Dave McCormick face off in November for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat.

Politics

Opinion

Opinion: Haitian Americans must battle xenophobia to win freedom and political power

In the wake of the continued demonization of immigrant communities, a Haitian-born nonprofit leader advocates for a way forward.

Politics

Politics

‘We won’t be displaced’: Thousands march through Center City Philadelphia protesting proposed Sixers arena

Increased traffic and Chinatown’s survival were among the concerns driving people to protest in a downpour.

Health Care

Opinion

Opinion: Congressional priorities need to include Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform

A state senator lays out the case for reining in the outsized power that pharmacy benefit managers have over prescription drug prices for Americans.

Politics

Opinion

Opinion: The Biden intervention

City & State’s founder imagines a scenario where the president gets told the truth about the election and what he needs to do to save the country.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

U.S. Senate candidates’ use of negative ads becomes flashpoint after Trump assassination attempt

Dave McCormick made a pitch online Monday to suspend negative campaigning despite continuing to run such ads.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Let’s clear the air on politics and Parkinson’s

Take it from one who knows first-hand: Being diagnosed with the disease and being fully committed to a career – even at the presidential level – are not mutually exclusive.

Politics

Politics

Sage advice: PA’s senior politicos dish on what their successors should – and shouldn’t do

Words of wisdom from both parties for the next generation of policymakers and public officials.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

County commissioners working to apply lessons from primary to general election

The race is on to make the state’s 2024 election results as safe and secure as the 2020 one – without the attendant controversy

Politics

Politics

GOP Senate candidate McCormick unveils China policy during Philadelphia speech

McCormick said Democrats ‘have gotten China wrong for more than two decades’

Politics

Opinion

Opinion: The Pennsylvania Society is needed – now, more than ever

Two former governors weigh in on the essential role the annual weekend plays in the state’s political ecosystem.

Special Reports

Policy

How AI is poised to impact government – and vice versa

The future is now – and the public and private sector are both working together and at cross-purposes to meet the moment

Special Reports

Policy

The battle to deep-six the deepfake threat to elections levels up

Officials are racing to outflank misinformation agents and their metastasizing use of artificial intelligence.

Economic Development

Opinion

Opinion: Investing in clean energy will benefit communities and the climate

Pennsylvania is set to benefit environmentally from two major bills approved by Congress.

Economic Development

Policy

Shapiro announces $400M workforce training program

The initiative will dole out grants to companies that commit to training new employees.

Capitol Beat

Policy

What state leaders are saying about the ongoing budget impasse

The PA Senate’s top-ranking Republican said the chamber could return next month, but other obstacles remain.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Shapiro touts federal broadband funding in visit to Erie County

The governor said the improved internet access will boost the economy and improve student outcomes.

Personality

Personality

Legislative caucuses Pennsylvanians wish were real

City & State’s take on what caucuses the commonwealth is missing

Politics

Politics

7 things to watch for leading up to the general election

With primary elections over, City & State highlights the storylines to focus on across the state as Election Day gets closer.

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

A Q&A with Christine Todd Whitman

The longtime GOP stalwart is co-chairing a new political party looking to provide a way forward for American voters and politicians.